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Empowering Waves: Celebrating Women in Oceans, Science, Art, Communications, and Government on World Oceans Day 

6 June 2024 to 6 June 2024
(GMT)
Event
Venue: Marlborough House, London  

In celebration of World Oceans Day, the Commonwealth Blue Charter team is partnering with Women Powering Smart Energy (WPSE) to highlight the relationship between women and the ocean. During the event, which will be held at the Commonwealth Secretariat’s headquarters in London, we will celebrate the remarkable contributions and successes of women in protecting and preserving our seas. 

Turning the Tides of Inclusion: A Toolkit for Gender Equality in Ocean Sectors

This toolkit offers practical guidance on how to implement gender-responsive practices in marine conservation, fisheries, maritime transportation and tourism, in order to empower women and gender minorities and unlock the full potential of sustainable blue economies. Based on research and stakeholder consultations, and designed to provide clear guidance on meaningfully integrating gender perspectives into ocean policies and practices through practical guidance and best practices, the toolkit should serve as a valuable resource for it is an invaluable resource for policymakers, organisations and individuals dedicated to advancing gender equity in ocean sectors.
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Commonwealth Secretariat and UK Government Collaborate on Training Ahead of Key Plastics Treaty Negotiations

In a move to bolster treaty negotiations for an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the UK Government through the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have convened a training programme for Commonwealth government officials.
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